Russia to face disciplinary proceedings for alleged racism and attack on stewards.

Europe's football rulers have opened disciplinary proceedings against Russia over the behaviour of their fans during their Euro 2012 win against the Czech Republic.

A large group of fans were caught on camera attacking stewards in a walkway at the stadium in the Polish city of Wroclaw.

The footage showed one steward left in a heap on the ground after being attacked by several fans while another was kicked in the head trying to evade a lone attacker. 

Reports claimed that four members of stadium staff were taken to hospital and released later that evening.

'After having looked at security reports and available images, UEFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against the Football Union of Russia for the improper conduct of its supporters,' said a UEFA statement.

Their disciplinary body will be investigating alleged crowd disturbances, the setting-off and throwing of fireworks and the display of illegal banners.

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